US Bridges

CO.RD.15 over Chipola Creek

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · South Park · Structure no. 015901

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.15 over Chipola Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO.RD.15 over Chipola Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.RD.15
CrossesChipola Creek
LocationSouth Park
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.16316, -85.44793
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (1993)
Projected traffic800 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$597,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.15 over Chipola Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.15 over Chipola Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does CO.RD.15 over Chipola Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.15 over Chipola Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO.RD.15 over Chipola Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.